Can I tan by the pool while getting laser hair removal?

Tanning after laser hair removal is typically not suggested.   Assuming you want the best possible results, I would recommend waiting for laser hair removal until winter when your skin is the lightest it can be.   A laser hair removal treatment usually works best on a lighter skin tone. Use plenty of sunscreen while outside to prevent burning and skin damage.

It's recommended to limit your sun exposure when undergoing laser hair removal, limiting tanning 2-4 weeks before and after treatments. Sun protection is essential. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

I advise my patients who are getting laser treatments that they should not get a tan.  They can certainly be in the sun, but need to protect that areas that we are treating with a good sunscreen that they frequently reapply.  If they come to their treatment sessions with a tan, we have to turn the settings on the laser down in order not to burn their skin and this results in less effective treatments.

Thank you for your question! One of the main contradictions to the Laser Hair Removal treatment is the skin tone; the darker the skin tone the higher the risks of complications with the laser. For the best treatment outcome, make sure to apply sunscreen on the area every couple hours when exposed to the sun. Your laser technician may not perform your treatment if your skin has darkened due to being exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time, and may reschedule you for couple weeks out once the tan fades away. Therefore, for the best outcome of the treatment, do not tan by the pool if you are planning to finish your treatments within a certain period of time.

Thanks for your question. Tanning and vigorous sun exposure while you are doing laser treatment is not recommend and I would suggest you to use a very good sunscreen 

Cells that have been exposed to sun react differently than cells that have not been. Therefore I advise my patients to avoid sun exposure at least 2 weeks before  and two weeks after treatment.  I do not advise you to have laser hair removal if your skin is tanned.You should be using a 30 spf on your face and 15 spf on your body.  I would advise you to wait until the fall before resuming treatment unless you can follow these guidelines.